It is used for jumping on. By Digger, by us - his parents,
and any guest – big or small – if they fancy. The three of us use it at least
two or three times a day for a good 30 mins. Often to a sound track of some pop
with a good, steady beat. At the moment Fat Boy Slim’s Weapon of Choice and Sir Duke
by Stevie Wonder are favourites.
It gets Digger out of puff, and quite steamy after a while,
which leaves him happier and meeker for the rest of the day. We notice the
difference on days with little or no mattress action Digger style. Digger
throws himself around, in funny and amazing shapes, and is perfecting his
moves.
The mattress is incredibly useful to have inside. Even on
rainy days Digger can get a real workout without leaving the house. But it
really comes into its own every evening, when we use it to squeeze the last
bits of energy of the day out if him. He sleeps much better after a good
session.
My husband was very sceptic when I wanted to keep the
battered old thing, and use up so much floorspace. But we made a nice
(washable!) cover, so now you find him bouncing most nights too.
That sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI have heard from many people that bouncing is meant to be a great way of settling and calming children.
Thanks. Since we reinstated the mattress, I have heard of the calming influence of trampolining and horse riding as having a very good effect on calming children. But haven't got the space for either. So mattress it is… ;)
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